Question 1

i have athletes foot and also a terrible dry cough with gagging. could they be related? can a foot fungus travel to the lungs if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: theoretically possible, practically unlikely. the two are  most likely unrelated.  you should get  your athlete foot treated

Question 2

taking terbinafine for 4wks. only have athlete's foot on left foot & those nails are rough. will this med clear up fungus & athlete's foot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For severe fungal infections of skin a oral dose of Lamisil (terbinafine) can help. Won't be long enough for nails. Sometimes a skin cream needed or even biopsy of skin to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 3

can i use nystatin cream for athlete's foot on my left foot?

Accepted Answer

Antifungual: Nystatin cream is a topical antifungual that i prescribe for my patients with tinea pedis.  I would say yes.

Question 4

what is likely to happen if i leave my athletes foot untreated?

Accepted Answer

It may stay around : Untreated athlete's foot sometimes gets better, but more often it persists- stays there for a vary long time and can get worse.

Question 5

i am using ketoconazole for athletes foot. my skin peeled off from left and ajacent toe. how much time will ketoconazole take to restore my skin back?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: Medication for fungus infection works slowly, so use for several weeks is the minimum, and use for several weeks beyond clearing is recommended to prevent a recurrence from incomplete treatment.

Question 6

swollen left foot thought it was salt intake but noticed athletes foot can one foot be swollen due to salt intake or could it b my athlete foot , nopain?

Accepted Answer

Swelling feet: More likely caused by hypertension/hbp (salt intake related) rather than fungal infection.

Question 7

i've had on off itching underneath my last 3 toes on my left foot. there does seem to be shedding of a layer of skin under those three. could it be the early stages of athletes foot? no rashes. could go a day with no itchiness sometimes.

Accepted Answer

Yes: This certainly sounds like athletes foot. Burning, itching and scaly skin along with redness are hallmarks of tinea pedis. Over the counter antifungal creams and sprays can help kill the yeast that cause these infections. To prevent future infections, try wearing open shoes (sandals or flip-flops) or go barefoot at home. Make sure to sanitize bathtub/shower floor to prevent recurrence.

Question 8

under the the left foot see skin dry with small peelings.doc said it's not tinea pedis/athletes foot. should i take the clotrimazole or is it just dry?

Accepted Answer

Could be both: But there is nothing wrong with trying that cream for a 4 week cycle

Question 9

doc says peeling on left foot is not tinea pedis nor athletes foot.still prescribed clotrimazole.peelings are there, should i still apply the cream?

Accepted Answer

Peeling: It is possible that there is some fungal component ( tinea pedis and athlete's foot are the same thing ) , but a sample of the skin should be sent to a lab for culture and identification.  See your podiatrist or a dermatologist .

Question 10

how do i know if i have athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: An md can do an exam to determine.

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I have athletes foot and also a terrible dry cough with gagging. could they be related? can a foot fungus travel to the lungs if left untreated?

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Taking terbinafine for 4wks. only have athlete's foot on left foot & those nails are rough. will this med clear up fungus & athlete's foot?

A member asked:

Can i use nystatin cream for athlete's foot on my left foot?

A member asked:

What is likely to happen if i leave my athletes foot untreated?

A member asked:

I am using ketoconazole for athletes foot. my skin peeled off from left and ajacent toe. how much time will ketoconazole take to restore my skin back?

A member asked:

Swollen left foot thought it was salt intake but noticed athletes foot can one foot be swollen due to salt intake or could it b my athlete foot , nopain?

A member asked:

I've had on off itching underneath my last 3 toes on my left foot. there does seem to be shedding of a layer of skin under those three. could it be the early stages of athletes foot? no rashes. could go a day with no itchiness sometimes.

A member asked:

Under the the left foot see skin dry with small peelings.doc said it's not tinea pedis/athletes foot. should i take the clotrimazole or is it just dry?

A member asked:

Doc says peeling on left foot is not tinea pedis nor athletes foot.still prescribed clotrimazole.peelings are there, should i still apply the cream?

A member asked:

How do i know if i have athletes foot?

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